With its relaxed Nautical decor, warm wood panelling and charming decorative features, Waterways encourages you to relax, unwind, and make yourself comfortable.
Location
Located between Hermanus (10 mins) and Stanford (15 mins), Waterways offers plenty of restaurants and activities. But set in 30 acres of private grounds, you may choose to stay home.
Activities
Positioned between the mountain and the lagoon, Waterways is the perfect place to enjoy quality time with friends and family. Grotto beach and the scenic cliff path are a 5-min drive.
Slow down the hands of time
Relax, unwind, and reconnect with friends, family and nature
Please note:
Waterways is a large family holiday home with separate cottages. As it's such a large property to turnover, we have a strict two-night minimum stay policy.
Waterways accommodates 14 people in 7 bedrooms. Most bedrooms feature two single beds that can be made up as a king. Two bedrooms have queen-size beds.
The rates shown are for 14 guests. An extra two people can be pre-arranged at an additional cost of R1,000 per person per night.
Renewable energy powers the whole complex except for the hot-water cylinders and the ovens. However, we have two BBQ's and a gas hob for cooking in case of loadshedding.
Dave, the property manager, will be there to meet you on arrival and show you everything you need to know. Please call him in advance to arrange your arrival time.
A cleaning service is available at an additional R120 per hour.
Waterways is the perfect place for weekend escapes, family holidays, and special celebrations. Built in 1950 by grandfather Mac, a building contractor by trade, the house is filled with nautical charm and nostalgic history. The bell on the balcony used to start yacht races when the house was the only other dwelling on the lagoon apart from the yacht club. The flag pole on the lawn flew flags to signal laps and the end of the race. Today it flies the family crest and Waterways remains in the proud possession of the McCarthy family.
The house offers several indoor and outdoor entertainment areas, making it suitable for large groups. The beds are comfortable, there’s plenty of space to unpack, and the showers are large and powerful. But if you’re into slick interiors and modcons, then it may not be the place for you. Our philosophy is one of returning to an era where we were less distracted by our devices and more connected to nature, friends and family. If you’re looking to have a break from your daily routine and reconnect, then we’re convinced that you’ll love the magic of Waterways just as much as we do.
Waterways offers activities for every season: In the summer months, you can enjoy the large swimming pool, the outdoor braais and the nearby beach. In spring, the gardens are in full bloom and Southern Right Whales can be spotted in breaching the bay. In winter, you can light a fire in the cosy living area, cook together in the large kitchen, and enjoy boardgames with friends and family.
Airbnb reviews
Do yourself and your family a favour!
Epic place for a family getaway. Private. Beautiful. ENOUGH space for bringing together a family that lives different lives on a daily. We didn’t leave the premises the entire weekend. We didn’t need to. Dave, the caretaker, is also a wonderfully efficient and helpful guy. Do yourself and your family a favour!
I highly recommend it to families and friends
One of the most beautiful locations I have had the pleasure of staying. Sarah, Liz, and Dave were all very responsive to any questions I had. Dave, the estate manager, was very helpful and did an excellent job of running us through the check-in details as we arrived. It was a memorable weekend and I highly recommend it to families and friends who want to break away from the city for a weekend or longer. Thanks again!
This is the best kept secret in Hermanus!
Had the most amazing stay at Waterways. It offers everything you would ever need, tranquillity, views, space, homeliness and great hosts. The property manager Dave and his staff Margie and Bennie went out of their way to accommodate our requests. Thanks so much Sarah and team. This is the best kept secret in Hermanus!
Everything that you could want for a holiday
Do yourself a favor and book this place with your friends or family. Amazing views with everything that you could want for a holiday.
Truly memorable
Our week's stay at Waterways was truly memorable! The house was perfect for a group of friends and their children, the gardens a wonderful place for games, braais and exploration, and the pool deliciously inviting in the heat-wave. The rooms and bathrooms were all lovely and the kitchen very well-equipped...
Perfect for our long weekend
We had an absolutely amazing weekend at Waterways with some old friends and their families. This place is big enough to have privacy and have enough social areas to keep different groups entertained. It was raining, but we had a fire going all weekend and never felt locked in...
Awesome location
Really good layout of rooms and spaces for larger family getting together.
The location was beautiful!
This is a great spot for big groups. We loved that we all had our private sleeping areas and communal chill and eating areas. Not many places have so much space for big groups. The braai facilities are superb and the space easily accommodated a very big group.
A real gem
This place is a real gem of a find! The house is large with lots of living space, each bedroom/combo has its own bathroom and there is adequate space in between the various bedrooms which makes it perfect for a group of families who want to be together ...
Fantastic host!
Fantastic location on the lagoon with beautiful views. The house was very spacious and well equipped. Lots of space for 12 people to relax and enjoy the environment. Dave the manager, was very friendly and informative - always ready to assist.
Piece of Heaven
This was our 2nd visit and this will certainly not be our last. It's honestly is a piece of heaven. It has everything you could ask of a weekend or holiday escape from the bustle of the city. I highly recommend this to family's and friends looking to share a weekend away together.
Amaaaazing!
Incredible host and just an amaaazing home! Definitely one of the best weekends in Hermanus!
Unforgettable weekend getaway!
The location was absolutely incredible and the facilities were excellent! The property manager Dave was very friendly and helpful, he gave us lots of great recommendations for things to do in the surrounding area. We loved the privacy of having separate cabins for everyone to stay in.